CHRISTMAS CHEESECAKE

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With a cheery cherry topping and mint green garnish, this is the perfect dessert to top off a holiday dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup whole milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Chill 15 minutes. , In a small saucepan, combine gelatin and water; let stand for 1 minute. Add milk; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in gelatin mixture and lemon zest. Chill until partially set. , Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Pour over crust. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours. Spread pie filling over gelatin layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.